>>mark: of the bay area sports, the a's have acquired jim johnson. major league baseball's saves leader for the last two seasons from the baltimore orioles for infielder jim mail weeks--jemile weeks and a player to be named later. johnson will be the a's closer replace an all- star grant bellflower who became a free agent after the season. --balfour. the 30 year-old johnson converted 50 of 59 save opportunities and last season with a 2.94 era. he tied for the major-league lead and saves. he led the majors with 51 saves in 2012. and free agent left- hander scott kazmir is closing in on a $22,000,000.20 year contract with athletics, pending a physical. the 29 year-old kazmir went 10-9 with a 4.04 era in 29 starts and 158 innings for the cleveland indians last season. to them and say goodbye to barolo colon. richie economy down--richie incognito isn't returning to the field but he will be able to go to the bank. the miami dolphins was suspended indefinitely for actions deemed detrimental by the team. however, now an agreement has been reached. incognito